The Toys That Made Us

Season 3

TV-14

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Toys can be more than simply children's playthings, the biggest ones can say so much about popular culture and the generations raised in it. This series covers the history of the major toylines of the post-World War II generations, the media franchises they represented, and how they reflected their times and how they changed with them.

Where to Watch Season 3

4 Episodes

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
E1
Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTwo relatively unknown comic book artists stumble upon an idea that will give rise to Turtlemania, sending the toy industry into shell shock.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
E2
Mighty Morphin Power RangersInspired by Japan's Super Sentai series, composer Haim Saban's groundbreaking vision has since morphed into a decades-long TV and toy dynasty.
My Little Pony
E3
My Little PonyBringing immense joy to children, and now bronies, these half-pint hoofers have redefined the modern doll in an era dominated by Barbies and Berries.
Professional Wrestling
E4
Professional WrestlingFrom WrestleMania to retail mania: The creators responsible for wrestling's choke hold on toy store shelves reflect on their triumphs and setbacks.